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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.39, 1,881.65 and 986.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.39, 1,881.65 and 986.18 is: 1,360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.39 : 1,881.65 = 986.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.39/1,881.65 = 986.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.39x = 1,881.65 × 986.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.39x = 1,855,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,649.24/1,364.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.06

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